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R39 WKX

1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,812 mi
Last recorded92,812 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D93,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 WKX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 92,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 92,092 miles

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have play

Pass 17 May 2016 90,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,266 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 85,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 83,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 777,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear outer tyre has cuts to outer wall

Fail 20 Aug 2010 72,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear outer tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,162 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,583 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 51,550 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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R39 WKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 93,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 410 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R39 WKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R39 WKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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